Press Release

Member Spotlight: Relentless in Care: The Journey of TJ Chao, PA-C

For more than two decades, TJ Chao, PA-C, has been at the forefront of some of the most significant advances in dermatology.

SDPA Announces Publication of First Clinical Practice Guidelines Addressing the Use of Laboratory Testing in Diagnosing Alopecia

Washington, D.C. (January 20, 2026)—The Society of Dermatology Physician Associates (SDPA) announced the publication of its first Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) addressing the use of laboratory testing in diagnosing alopecia, marking a major milestone for the organization, the dermatology PA profession, and clinicians caring for patients with the chief complaint of hair loss. 

SDPA Brings Leading Experts to Charlotte for Groundbreaking Insights at the Itch Conference

The Society of Dermatology Physician Associates will host its inaugural “Itch Conference” on March 27-28, 2025, in Charlotte, NC, focusing on the latest advances in understanding and treating itch-related conditions.